Microsoft may be working on a ‘Xbox TV’ set-top box
With media consumption at an all-time high for Xbox Live members, Microsoft could be planning to debut a new set-top box for streaming media.
Microsoft rolls out new Xbox SmartGlass iOS app
Microsoft has updated its Xbox Live companion application for iOS devices, giving it a new SmartGlass rebranding.
Jedi, fedoras, and carpal tunnel: A history of LucasArts
What if LucasArts never existed? What if the irascible filmmaker, beloved (and despised) the world over for his invaluable contributions to the pop-culture lexicon, had stuck to making space operas and juvenile fantasies about archeologists in fedora hats? What if George Lucas never entered the arena of gaming 30 years ago?
Halo 4, Xbox, and American Express partnership: Kill Covenant nasties to earn cold, hard cash
If you're a gamer and you're planning to play Halo, you just might be in line for $25 free from American Express. Or a Best Buy offer for $50 ... or a free trip to E3 in 2013.
Dave & Buster's names Xbox co-creator to head game strategy
Xbox co-creator Kevin Bachus joins Dave & Buster's as its senior vice president of entertainment and game strategy.
Xbox Live removes Facebook & Twitter apps you weren't using
Microsoft is "retiring" two social media applications on its Xbox Live platform.
Want NFL stars Drew Brees or Jerry Rice as your Facebook friend?
Microsoft's Xbox team and the NFL have joined forces to make America healthier and reduce childhood obesity. One of the incentives is an actual NFL star friending a kid on Facebook and giving him or her a "social autograph," which kids can then share with their friends.
Microsoft set to boost original video content on the Xbox, hires TV exec
As part of Microsoft's plan to transform the Xbox into an entertainment platform, the company has hired former CBS TV executive Nancy Tellem to head up its original content efforts.
YouTube’s Xbox Live app updated for speed, ad support
YouTube just released an update to its Xbox Live app today that gives the video player a significant speed boost along with some other additions.
Mixing politics & consoles: Xbox Live launches ‘Election 2012 Hub’ channel
Making good on its commitment to treat the Xbox 360 as a full-fledged media center, Microsoft announced its plans to launch a new "Election 2012 Hub" channel today.